October 2–10
Tickets are not included in any CxMW passes. Please buy your tickets below.
Tickets are FREE with RSVP (or sign up at the door).
All Access Pro Pass + SuperFan Pass holders skip the line.
Bif Naked
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Cyril Cinder
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ESTRELLA
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Genna Giampaolo
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Jamie Fine
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Karimour
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Nut Ella
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Saltina Shaker
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Shea D. Ladie
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Starlight Disco
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Sunshine Glitterchild
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The Dollar Queen
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Xtra
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100 CxMW All Access and SuperFan pass holders will be admitted, first come first served.
No tickets required.
Lineup:
Jake Demarsh
Lessons in Crime
Tickets & Table Packages via TicketsCandy
Limited tickets available at the door (subject to capacity)
Featuring internationally acclaimed Montreal DJ and producer Kora, connecting Ottawa’s electronic music audience with one of Canada’s established touring artists.
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MELEK (MTL) b2b SO DURAND
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SPENCER CUDDINGTON b2b GEORGE GEZELL
Pull Up is an established Ottawa music collective and event series focused on UK Garage (UKG), representing a growing sound and community within the city’s electronic music scene.
Pricing:
$50 members // $60 future members // $75 band pass (up to 4 members)
Member? Visit the member portal for your “UNLOCK HIDDEN TICKET” code.
Not yet an OMIC member? Join now to become a member and get your discounted rate!
Flexible ticketing options are available if cost is a barrier. We want you to join us! Contact the CxMW team at admin@ottawamic.com for more information.
10+ panels, workshops and roundtables. Full day of panels, workshops, presentations, and networking with music industry professionals from across the country. Lunch courtesy of Nando’s.
No tickets required.
Join us at Happy Goat Coffee Co. on Laurel for an intimate fireside chat with acclaimed music photographer and mentor Sean Sisk and his mentee Gonzo, whose work is featured as part of Portraits of a Music City.
Through conversation, Sean and Gonzo will share stories from behind the lens, reflecting on their experiences photographing Ottawa’s music community, the relationship between music and photography, and the moments and people that help shape a city’s creative identity.
The conversation will also explore mentorship, storytelling, and what it means to document a music scene as it grows and evolves.
Come hear the stories behind the photographs and celebrate the artists, photographers, and community that make Ottawa’s music scene what it is.
Graham Lindsay Biography:
Graham Lindsey writes inventive and dynamic Celtic tunes in a centuries-old tradition, and his energetic playing of mandolin, tenor banjo, guitar and more attract audiences and session players alike. His dynamic stage presence as a solo artist is only amplified when playing with other fine musicians, and the energy and joy they have on stage will spill out into the audience, leaving you smiling. His tunes are catchy and will be stuck in your ears for days. Graham has played across Canada and in Sweden too, and several of his tunes have been performed on the Peace Tower Carillon, 53 bells that ring out over Ottawa from Parliament Hill. His debut album “TradHead” (2019) was nominated in the Instrumental Solo Artist category at the Canadian Folk Music Awards (2020), and the first single, “Fractions” from his second album received the 2021 Songs From the Heart Instrumental Award from Folk Music Ontario.
Presented by the National Arts Centre and Women in Music Ottawa. Tickets are FREE with RSVP.
75 All Access Pro Pass + SuperFan Pass holders will be admitted. Arrive early to ensure you get in!
25 CxMW All Access and SuperFan pass holders will be admitted, first come first served.
No tickets required.
Open Decks Info: 7pm to 8pm
Four 15min slots available
On-site signup (first come, first served)
Free OMIC membership for those who sign up for open decks
Tracks must be exported and analyzed through Rekordbox
Equipment: Pioneer XDJ RX3
If your tracks contain lyrics, please make sure there’s no profanity as this is a public, family-friendly event (see OMIC Code of Conduct for more details)
8pm to 10pm: DJ RAWRAH
Open decks from 7:00 PM–8:00 PM.
25 CxMW All Access and SuperFan pass holders will be admitted, first come first served.
To be announced
Off Grid is GRIDWRKS’ Saturday event series and has become a platform for a wide range of Ottawa electronic DJs, giving both established and emerging local artists opportunities to perform in a main-room club environment.
One of Ottawa’s longest-running electronic music event series, White Rabbit has consistently showcased local DJ culture and helped provide a platform for multiple generations of Ottawa artists, including veteran DJ Rick Laplante, whose career spans more than 40 years.
15 CxMW All Access and SuperFan pass holders will be admitted: first come, first served. Tickets for each screening are also sold separately below.
5pm – Oxygen for the Ears: Living Jazz
7pm – Superstonic Sound
Plantains & Caviar is an Ottawa event series celebrating Black and Pan-African electronic music, culture and community. Its programming connects the cultural roots and evolution of sounds including Afrobeat, Amapiano, House, Gqom, Dancehall, Baile Funk, UKG and Jungle, creating a space centred on community, cultural expression and dance music. Its inclusion brings an important additional perspective to the CxMW series and highlights the diversity of communities and musical influences shaping Ottawa’s nightlife.
Join Carleton University instructor and Juno/Polaris Music Prize nominated songwriter Kalle Mattson for “Community Songwriting & Lyric Workshop,” an interactive workshop designed to elevate your craft. Drawing directly from lessons taught in his upper-level Carleton University songwriting courses and Singer-Songwriter Ensemble, Kalle will guide participants through his five core lyric categories, essential fundamentals, and key lyric and songwriting concepts. Through practical, hands-on exercises tailored to each category, you will gain actionable tools and fresh perspectives to take directly into your own writing practice.
Biography:
Kalle Mattson is a Juno & Polaris Music Prize nominated singer/songwriter based in Ottawa, Canada.
Since 2009 he has released six full-length albums & three EPs to critical & commercial acclaim. His first music video for ‘Thick As Thieves’ gained over 1,000,000 views & was covered by Time Magazine, NPR & The Huffington Post. It was followed in 2014 by Mattson’s third full-length studio album, the Polaris Music Prize-nominated ‘Someday, The Moon Will Be Gold’, which was inspired by his hometown on the Canadian/U.S. border and the death of his mother five years prior. It received glowing reviews from Pitchfork, Pop Matters, Rolling Stone, & Exclaim called it – “simply, a benchmark in fearless songwriting.” It was promoted by multiple tours across Canada, the US & Europe. August 2015 saw the release of a new EP, ‘Avalanche’, which Mattson described as a mini-LP concerning the twenty-something miasma of “anxiety, nostalgia, the past, the future.” The music video for ‘Avalanche’ received widespread media attention & was nominated for a 2016 Juno Award, a 2016 Much Music Video Award & won the 2016 Prism Prize. On 2018’s ‘Youth.’, Mattson set out to make a coming-of-age album about the in-between days of post-adolescence and pre-adulthood. It was released to rave reviews with Dominionated saying – “file it under instant classic.”
His newest project ‘summersets’, a duo with longtime collaborator Andrew Sowka, have been nominated for a 2025 Canadian Folk Music Award and two Ontario Folk Music Awards. Their newest full-length album, ‘Pine Trees In A Perfect Row’ was released in August 2026.
Mattson currently teaches at Carleton University.
No tickets required.
50 CxMW All Access and SuperFan pass holders will be admitted, first come first served.
All Canada After Dark delegates will be admitted. Just show your CAD ticket to get on.
Let’s build the future of nightlife: Get your tickets now!
Day 1 lunch sponsored by Visa
Presented by the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) in collaboration with the City of Ottawa’s Nightlife Office, two-day event gathers policymakers, nightlife professionals and cultural workers from across Canada and beyond to explore innovation in nighttime economy.
Pricing:
– Full conference pass (2 days, includes networking lunch on Day 1): $150+ tax and fees
– Day 1 ticket (includes lunch): $100+ tax and fees
– Day 2 ticket (lunch not included): $70+ tax and fees
PLUS! All Canada After Dark tickets include:
– Delegate networking mixer on Tues Oct 6th from 7pm-9pm at FONO.
– Networking lunch and sunset boat cruise on Wed Oct 7 from 5pm-8pm.
– VIP mixer with Capital Music Award nominees and sponsors on Thurs Oct 8 from 5pm-7pm.
Andreina Seijas
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Ariel Palitz
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Brian Block
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See full schedule for more speakers
Day 1 lunch sponsored by Visa
Presented by the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) in collaboration with the City of Ottawa’s Nightlife Office, two-day event gathers policymakers, nightlife professionals and cultural workers from across Canada and beyond to explore innovation in nighttime economy.
Two days of bold ideas, practical solutions and cross-sector connections exploring the future of Canada’s nighttime economy.
Expect leading speakers, timely conversations and valuable networking with people shaping nightlife across Canada and beyond.
100 CxMW All Access pass holders will be admitted, first come first served.
All Canada After Dark delegates will be admitted.
Just show your CAD ticket to get on.
Presented by Ottawa Boat Cruise/Croisière Outawais, Ottawa Festival Network and the following Ontario Music Offices: Kingston, Mississauga, London, Toronto, Hamilton, and Ottawa.
Charlie Weber (London, ON)
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DomLand with Goldstripes (Ottawa)
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Finbar Wall (Hamilton)
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Just Prince (Toronto)
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KOPI Hip Hop Collective (Mississauga)
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Piner (Kingston)
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Boarding: 4:30 PM – 5 PM
End: 8 PM
15 CxMW All Access and SuperFan pass holders will be admitted: first come, first served. Tickets for each screening are also sold separately below.
6pm – Genghis Blues
8pm – No Fun City
100 CxMW All Access and SuperFan pass holders will be admitted, first come first served.
FREE with RSVP
The Joint (all ages):
Diable a cinq
Faux Confessions
The New Hires
Hard Rock Café (19+):
OK Naledi
De Flore
Nicole Arrage
Emma Gabriel
Council Oak (19+):
Miss McLeod
Genna Giampaolo
Jessica Pearson and Sam Stone
Tara Shannon
Join us outside on the National Arts Centre terrace to experience Natural Nights Ottawa through a free introductory night sky observation led by astronomers from RASC Ottawa. Weather and sky conditions permitting, participants will have the opportunity to observe Saturn through a telescope while learning how astronomers interpret the night sky from an urban environment.
Please note: If conditions are not optimal on Oct. 7, the ‘raincheque’ event will take place Thursday, Oct. 8.
Let’s build the future of nightlife: Get your tickets now!
Day 1 lunch sponsored by Visa
Presented by the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) in collaboration with the City of Ottawa’s Nightlife Office, two-day event gathers policymakers, nightlife professionals and cultural workers from across Canada and beyond to explore innovation in nighttime economy.
Pricing:
– Full conference pass (2 days, includes networking lunch on Day 1): $150+ tax and fees
– Day 1 ticket (includes lunch): $100+ tax and fees
– Day 2 ticket (lunch not included): $70+ tax and fees
PLUS! All Canada After Dark tickets include:
– Delegate networking mixer on Tues Oct 6th from 7pm-9pm at FONO.
– Networking lunch and sunset boat cruise on Wed Oct 7 from 5pm-8pm.
– VIP mixer with Capital Music Award nominees and sponsors on Thurs Oct 8 from 5pm-7pm.
Andreina Seijas
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Ariel Palitz
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Brian Block
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See full schedule for more speakers
Day 1 lunch sponsored by Visa
Presented by the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) in collaboration with the City of Ottawa’s Nightlife Office, two-day event gathers policymakers, nightlife professionals and cultural workers from across Canada and beyond to explore innovation in nighttime economy.
Two days of bold ideas, practical solutions and cross-sector connections exploring the future of Canada’s nighttime economy.
Expect leading speakers, timely conversations and valuable networking with people shaping nightlife across Canada and beyond.
No tickets required.
15 CxMW All Access and SuperFan pass holders will be admitted: first come, first served. Tickets for each screening are also sold separately below.
6pm – Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone
8pm – Edge: Perspectives on a Drug Free Culture
FREE with RSVP. 100 CxMW All Access Pro and Superfan Pass holders will gain access on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to capacity.
More artists to be announced.
An immersive night of live music, projection and light that transforms the historic CDCC domed theatre.
Part of Capital Music Week, the performance brings together interdisciplinary artist Kwende Kefentse and keyboardist Kim Farris-Manning for a live exchange of sound and visuals.
Farris-Manning moves between Ottawa’s largest pipe organ, piano and harpsichord, while Kefentse layers and loops sound and video in real time. Together, they create a performance that evolves as it happens.
Above them, CDCC’s 55-foot dome becomes a canvas. Archival imagery and audio-reactive visuals move across the architecture, shifting with the music and filling the space with light.
Part concert, part visual experience, Pipes & Projections offers a new way to experience one of Ottawa’s most distinctive heritage spaces.
FREE (no ticket required) – entry subject to capacity limits
Concept Thursdays is a free weekly event built around takeovers by some of Ottawa’s most active DJ groups and collectives. With distinct programming in each room and no cover charge, Concept creates an accessible platform for different sounds, artists and communities to share the same venue.
Tickets to the Capital Music Awards are sold separately and are not included with CxMW passes, but All Access Pro and Superfan pass holders can purchase Capital Music Awards tickets for just $15.
Purchase your CxMW pass to unlock access to the discounted ticket link.
Amanda Rheaume
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Céleste Lévis
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DJ MKWA
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Illia Levchenko
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J3M
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Jessica Pearson
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John Kofi Dapaah
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JOLY
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Opartheeb
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Orchidae with Nick Schofield & Orkidstra
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Raphaelle Ghanem
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Shim in the Cut & Buja Ensemble Dance Crew
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Stephen Adubofuor
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Yao
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Show your CxMW All Access, SuperFan pass, or Capital Music Award ticket for FREE ENTRY.
Advance tickets:
$10 General Admission
$5 Students
At the Door
$15 General Admission
$7 Students with valid ID
100 CxMW All Access and SuperFan pass holders will be admitted, first come first served. Presented by spectrasonic.
No tickets required.
RAVE CLOTHING SWAP and STYLING DEMO: 7pm to 8pm
Bring your old rave costumes and festival clothing to swap with other community members
Get styling advice from the Space Camp team!
Help us decorate the dancefloor and mingle with like-minded dancers
8pm to 10pm: DJ DASA and LUCAS H
Rave clothing swap and workshop at 7:00 PM.
25 CxMW All Access and SuperFan pass holders will be admitted, first come first served.
Ticket purchase necessary
A second CxMW edition of Off Grid, continuing the series’ role as a platform for Ottawa electronic DJs and showcasing the depth of the city’s local talent.
OFF GRID features a verity of underground electronic niche sounds. A deeper cut into the underground, away from the noise, into the raw and industrial. Every Week will feature guest DJs that will serve as the musical hosts, taking the audience on their desired journey throughout the course of the event.
This Saturday REDLINE w/ COLE HUYSSEN, EMBLEM & KAS
>> REDUCED ADMISSION AND 1/2 PRICE DRINKS from 10pm to 11pm!
A second CxMW edition of White Rabbit, highlighting one of the city’s longest-running electronic music communities and its continued role in Ottawa nightlife and DJ culture.
For Ottawa’s Capital Music Week, we’re hosting a special international guest DJ alongside some of Ottawa’s top DJ talent. White Rabbit Saturdays in City At Night features nothing but the best underground house/tech-house music in our nation’s capital.
SHIMMY G (Berlin)
DJ Shimmy G is a global DJ and producer whose signature sound blends house, tribal and techno music to ignite dance floors and lift spirits wherever she goes.
Starting out in East London’s underground party scene, Shimmy G’s unstoppable vibe quickly caught fire. Her career has since taken her to major stages, clubs, parties and Pride events across Europe and North America.
She is a resident at House of Pride Berlin, Clash Berlin and YumYum Toronto, and a resident performer on the House of Pride truck at the CSD Berlin Pride Parade. She is also a resident on the Droomschipp truck at Rave The Planet in Berlin — the event that continues the legacy of the former Love Parade.
Recent highlights include opening and closing for Danny Tenaglia and Fatboy Slim, alongside performances at Rave The Planet, the CSD Berlin Pride Main Stage, Ministry of Sound London, Harder NYC, Ritter Butzke and other international stages
Alongside:
RICK LAPLANTE
DANI
